Turkey Enchiladas and a Mexican-themed Blog Hop

Oh how I miss good Mexican food! Israel is a food lover’s paradise, but reasonably enough Mexican is not one of the country’s culinary strengths. As a friend of a friend once said, “Why we should have Mexican food? We are not Mexican.” Point taken. So that leaves it up to me and my kitchen, where I’ve managed to produce some satisfying alternatives. I first saw the recipe that inspired me on Pinterest, and was immediately sold on the idea of a chipotle sour cream sauce. While I had yet to find chiles in adobo (I just did in Tel Aviv and am so excited!), I had brought back some chipotle powder from the States and was excited to put it to good use.

These are cheesy, meaty, packed with protein and fiber (not sayin’ they’re good for you…) and filling beyond belief. It’s some serious Mexican comfort food. I used turkey breast, but chicken would be just as good and the more conventional route to go. Whatever you do, don’t skip the chipotle sour cream sauce at the end. It gives a wonderful, spicy kick to the whole dish. Feel free to adjust the amount of chipotle powder to your liking.

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63 thoughts on “Turkey Enchiladas and a Mexican-themed Blog Hop”

I’m certain I would love your enchiladas! I don’t post too many Mexican recipes because Grumpy has a literal hissy fit when I make it! I’m linking up a recent Mexican Casserole (which he didn’t complain about) and my very favorite ever Cheese Enchilada which I have made for over the last 20+ years! My kids love the recipe!

Oh, these look amazing! I agree the sour cream is perfect! Your comment about Israel reminded me of when I lived in Sicily. In Sicily, they ONLY eat Italian food! The most amazing Italian food I’ve ever had in my life – but I missed variety! In Italy you could get a variety, but not Sicily!

Thanks Ann! That is incredible that you lived in Sicily – what an amazing experience. But yes, it’s so funny living in a different place and not being able to get the variety you are used to. Here I’m exposed to varieties I never dreamed of – Yemenite, Iraqi, Syrian, Tripoli, etc. – but I realize how much other ethnic foods (like Mexican!) have become my adopted comfort food.

This sounds delicious, Katherine. Even in London there was a serious dearth of good Mexican food. And so we made do in our kitchen instead. But your blog hop has made me realise that I have never posted about Mexican food. I make my own whole wheat tortillas, so maybe that’s what I need to make, photograph, and write about soon. Your enchiladas and sauce sound superb.

Thanks Sarah! Interesting even London doesn’t have good Mexican food – although they make up for it with amazing Indian food!! I can’t believe you make your own tortillas and haven’t posted the recipe – I hope you do and fast!

That looks delicious, I’ll definitely add it to my must make list. It’s been ages since I made enchiladas, we’re definitely overdue.

PS It’s not authentic Mexican but if American-style Tex Mex will meet your cravings Mike’s Place in Tel Aviv (beachfront bar with an extensive American food and drink menu) does a pretty good job with burritos, fajitas, and soft tacos :). Make sure you go to the one on the beach though – much grittier, more fun and far better food than the newer ones in Ramat Hachayal and Herzliah.

Thank you Robin! I do love American-style Tex Mex and I’ve passed Mike’s a million times but have never eaten there – so good to know I can rely on them for a good fajita, thanks! I’ve been to Mexicana on Bograshov a few times and it’s good, but they seem to put coconut milk and peanuts in everything! Ha. Actually their fish tacos were pretty decent.

Thanks Anne. Haha, I agree! It is so true. And I am not Mexican but can produce (at least to my tastes) decent Mexican food. There are a few places around Israel that try at least, but it’s not the same.

Anything enchiladas gets my attention! Yours look delicious especially with that wonderful chipotle cream sauce! YUM! So how on earth do you stay slim and eat food like this!? 🙂 Thanks for the Mexican theme this week. That’s a theme I can definitely contribute to! Thanks for hosting!

Thanks MJ! I also can’t resist enchiladas 🙂 And I must say I don’t eat like this every night! Although I do have a healthy appetite… I try to balance it with healthy foods, lots of veggies, yoga twice a week, and whatever other exercise I can fit in. So excited for all of your Mexican contributions, thanks MJ!

Katherine,
Although we vacation twice a year on the beautiful beaches of the Mexican Riviera, I very seldom cook any Mexican food. Ironically, I just published a Mexican Guacamole today, so I shared it.

Nice recipe. I love both Mexican and Tex-Mex (and New Mexican, Southwestern – the whole deal). The flavor of the canned chipotles is better than the dried powder, but the convenience of the powder is so great that I rarely used the canned chilies anymore. Dried chipotle powder is plenty good. Enchiladas are a great dish – and a really nice party dish, too (they work great on a buffet). Thanks for this.

Thanks! I also love any iteration of these flavors whether they be authentic Mexican, tex-mex, etc. I totally agree about the canned chipotles but wasn’t able to find them in Israel until recently. Finally, I have a jar! But I do find that the chipotle powder packs a nice punch and, as you mentioned, is so convenient! Enchiladas do make a great party dish indeed.

Looks fantastic..cant wait to try it out! Love love love your site and blog. Being a serious foody (more like obsessed) I cannot wait to dive into these incredible recipes. Thank you for sharing your passion!